Exemplary director: insults workers and preaches respect

Published on May 30, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

A school principal, a figure whose mission is to educate young people in values, was involved in an altercation with employees over a minor conflict. Far from mediating, he chose insults and arrogant gestures. The scene, recorded by witnesses, reveals the gap between institutional discourse and the actual conduct of those who should set an example.

School principal in administrative office arguing with employees, suited man pointing contemptuously as workers step back, surveillance camera recording visible on rear monitor, windows with partially open blinds, scattered papers on desk with laptop, arrogant gestures during confrontation, cold fluorescent light, realistic cinematic style, tense documentary tone, grainy security video texture, dramatic technical photography

Emotional intelligence as a mandatory job requirement 🧠

The solution lies in implementing mandatory training in emotional intelligence and conflict management for all public employees. Tools such as active listening, impulse regulation, and assertive communication must be periodically evaluated. This is not a voluntary course, but a professional standard. If a principal cannot control their anger over a minor disagreement, they will hardly be able to manage an educational center.

The etiquette manual they never read 📖

Perhaps the principal mistook their position for a VIP pass to bypass basic rules of courtesy. Because insulting a worker is not leadership; it's a tantrum with a title. The saddest part is that while they were shouting, some student was surely taking notes on how not to behave. Good thing example is the best teacher, even if in this case it's about what not to do.